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Form 34.2B Order For Forfeiture / Disposal - Criminal Justice (Theft And Fraud Offences) Act, 2001, Section 50
Form 34.2B is an Order for Forfeiture / Disposal under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. It is used by the Courts Service when a court orders that property linked to a theft or fraud offence be seized and either forfeited to the State or disposed of.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 34.2B Order For Forfeiture / Disposal - Criminal Justice (Theft And Fraud Offences) Act, 2001, Section 50
Form 34.2B is an Order for Forfeiture / Disposal under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. It is used by the Courts Service when a court orders that property linked to a theft or fraud offence be seized and either forfeited to the State or disposed of.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to attach the certified copy of the court order.
- 2Incorrect asset description or valuation
- 3Missing signature of the authorised court officer
- 4Failing to attach a certified copy of the forfeiture order
- 5Sending the form to the wrong court office
Plain English
If a court decides that money, goods or land taken in a theft or fraud must be taken away and given to the State, this form records that decision. It tells the relevant agencies how the property should be handled.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form should be lodged within 7 days of the forfeiture order, unless the court specifies a different timeframe.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- When a court orders forfeiture of assets under Section 50 of the 2001 Act.
- For theft or fraud offences where the State is entitled to take the property.
- When the property is to be disposed of, sold, or retained by the State.
- Instead of a standard seizure form (e.g., Form 34.1) which deals with temporary seizure only.
- When the offender has been convicted and the forfeiture order is final.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Temporary seizure of assets
Used before a final forfeiture order
✓ Verify if a final order exists
Application for a restraining order on assets
Prevents disposal before trial
✓ Use only pre‑judgment
Request for return of seized property
When the court decides assets are not forfeitable
✓ Ensure a court decision exists
Deadline or filing window
The form should be lodged within 7 days of the forfeiture order, unless the court specifies a different timeframe.
Before you submit
- 1Court forfeiture order attached and certified.
- 2All asset details (description, value, location) are accurate.
- 3Correct case reference and offender details entered.
- 4Signature of the authorised court officer present.
- 5Date of completion filled in.
- 6Disposal instruction matches the court’s order.
- 7Form printed on official court stationery.
- 8Copy retained for the court’s records.
- 9Correct submission method (post, hand‑delivery, portal) selected.
How to file this form
- 1Gather the final forfeiture order and any asset valuations.
- 2Download or request Form 34.2B from the Courts Service website.
- 3Complete the form using black ink or the secure portal template.
- 4Attach the certified copy of the order and any supporting documents.
- 5Sign and date the form as the designated court officer.
- 6Submit to the issuing court office via the chosen method.
- 7File a copy in the case file for future reference.
Known limitations
- 1Form is only for forfeiture under Section 50 of the 2001 Act; other offences need different forms.
- 2Electronic submission is limited to internal court portals, not public e‑filing services.
- 3Valuation of assets must be provided separately; the form does not include valuation fields.
- 4The form does not cover appeals against the forfeiture order.
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Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 34.2B is currently the active version used by the Courts Service; no major revisions have been announced in 2024.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows the 2023/2024 revision date.
- Check that the case number field format matches the current court numbering system.
- Verify that the disposal instruction options reflect the latest statutory provisions.
- Ensure the signature block includes the updated title for the authorised officer.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from user input.
- SRCReference to Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001, Section 50inferred from form name.
- SRCTypical court filing proceduresgeneral knowledge of Irish Courts Service processes.
- SRCDeadlines and submission methodsnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCSpecific field requirementsnot confirmed in official source.
- SRCVersion revision detailsnot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 34.1 (temporary seizure) with Form 34.2B (final forfeiture).
Leaving the disposal instruction blank or inconsistent with the order.
Using an outdated version of the form that lacks new signature fields.
Failing to certify the attached court order copy.
Submitting to the wrong regional court office.
Not including the asset valuation when required.
Incorrect case number formatting causing processing delays.
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